At a glance
- Winemaking
- Lluís Raventós Llopart, winemaker and director
- Grapes
- Macabeo, Xarello, Ugni Blanc
- Style
- traditional-method sparkling · aging on the lees · Bajío bubbles
- Visits
- Open to the public
- Hours
- Every day, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The house
Editorial review · reviewed on October 11, 2026Almost everything that comes out of Sala Vivé is traditional-method sparkling wine, with a second fermentation in the bottle, and it rests in a cellar dug 82 ft (25 m) deep in Ezequiel Montes, Querétaro. The house is the Mexican subsidiary of Freixenet. The Sala Vivé line spends about 18 months on its lees, and the Viña Doña Dolores Brut Nature Gran Reserva, between 24 and 30 months. There are also sparkling rosés and still wines.
The story begins in the late 1970s, when the Ferrer family, owners of Freixenet in Catalonia, bought the Tabla del Coche estate, in the valley of San Juan del Río and Ezequiel Montes. The name is that of Dolores Sala Vivé, mother of Josep Ferrer, and its top line, Viña Doña Dolores, remembers her.
Heading the winemaking and the management is Lluís Raventós Llopart, who describes the area as extreme viticulture, with semidesert, cold, dry winters, and humid summers without much heat. The grapes are of Catalan tradition, Macabeo and Xarello, along with Ugni Blanc.
The estate receives visitors with guided tours every day that go down to the cellar and end with a glass. There is also an Uva Bus that drives through the vineyard, pairings with four cuisines, and a wine bar on the highway from San Juan del Río to Cadereyta. On weekdays the tours leave at noon and 2 p.m., and on weekends there are several departures.
The wines
Bubbles above all, on a base of Macabeo, Xarello, and Ugni Blanc. The Sala Vivé line spends close to a year and a half on the lees and the Viña Doña Dolores Gran Reserva considerably more. Sparkling rosés and a few still wines round out the range.
Sparkling
Viña Doña Dolores Brut Nature Gran Reserva
Macabeo, Xarello, Ugni Blanc
Traditional method with 24 to 30 months of aging in bottle, according to the house.
Sparkling
Sala Vivé
The line that gives the estate its name, with about 18 months on the lees in the cellar.
Sparkling
Freixenet México Rosé Brut
From the house's Petillant range.
Grapes it works with
- Macabeo
- Xarello
- Ugni Blanc
What to taste
The Viña Doña Dolores Brut Nature Gran Reserva, the label that rests longest on the lees in the cellar.
Why go
Go down to a cellar 82 ft underground and see up close how a traditional-method sparkling wine is made, with a glass at the end of the tour.
The visit
Receives visitors. Confirm the hours before you go. Reservations are recommended.
Offers:TastingsToursFood pairingsRestaurantEvents
Tastings and tours
Hours
- Monday11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Friday11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tours leave at set times.
Hours are subject to change. Confirm with the winery before your visit.
Tours Monday through Friday at noon and 2 p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays there are several departures between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Event hall
Events
Upcoming dates
Getting there
Carretera San Juan del Río a Cadereyta (the San Juan del Río to Cadereyta highway), km 40.5 marker, Los Pérez, Ezequiel Montes
Carretera San Juan del Río a Cadereyta km 40.5, Los Pérez, Ezequiel Montes, Qro. · Get directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Open the driving route in Google Maps:
- Directions from your location (opens in a new tab)
- Directions from San Diego, CA (opens in a new tab)
- Directions from San Ysidro Port of Entry (opens in a new tab)
- Directions from Querétaro (opens in a new tab)
- Directions from Querétaro Airport (opens in a new tab)
- Directions from Mexico City (opens in a new tab)
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Finca Sala Vivé by Freixenet Mexico?
Receives visitors. Confirm the hours before you go.
What can you do at Finca Sala Vivé by Freixenet Mexico?
Offers tastings, tours, food pairings, and events. Tastings are for guests 18 and older.
Do you need a reservation to visit Finca Sala Vivé by Freixenet Mexico?
Reservations are recommended.
What are the hours at Finca Sala Vivé by Freixenet Mexico?
Every day, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hours can change. Confirm with the winery before your visit.
How do you get to Finca Sala Vivé by Freixenet Mexico?
Finca Sala Vivé by Freixenet Mexico is at Carretera San Juan del Río a Cadereyta km 40.5, Los Pérez, Ezequiel Montes, Qro. The Get directions button on this page opens the place in Google Maps.
Does Finca Sala Vivé by Freixenet Mexico have a restaurant?
Yes, it has a restaurant.
Can you hold an event at Finca Sala Vivé by Freixenet Mexico?
Yes, it has an event hall.
